Process Engineer II / USA

POSITION TITLE:  Process Engineer
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
LOCATION:  Cedar Rapids, IA

We are a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas industry. Our client, an fast-growing Engineering company, is looking to hire a Process Engineer for a permanent position based in Cedar Rapids, IA
                                                 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Proficient in process engineering and process/project management
• Acts safely and instills a strong safety behavior at all times whether at the office or on client processing facilities
• Ensures job/work flow accountabilities are clearly understood by all parties involved and acted upon in a timely manner
• Ability to hold him/herself fully accountable for performance measurements and adjust work flow as needed
• Instills a high quality work environment at all times as well as demonstrates a strong QA/QC process for all process engineering work flows
• Effectively identifies and analyzes pre-construction problems/issues with the design documentation and takes timely steps to rectify and communicate identified issues
• Highly proficient in project execution.
• Highly proficient in detailed engineering calculations, including but not limited to pump, line and tank/equipment sizing, system/equipment specifications, mass and energy balance work among other core engineering disciplines.
• Strong communication with internal and external customers
• Ability to clearly communicate up to the Leadership team and be able to clearly communicate with peers
• Foresees potential system roadblocks and takes corrective measures to mitigate issues
• Budget/timeline management skills – ability to develop and manage a detailed process engineering budget/timeline, with the ability to accurately project future project costs and project/process completion estimates
• Ability to fully read, develop, and understand P&ID’s and detailed construction drawings
• Mechanical aptitude to assist the construction team for start-up systems and the ability to provide troubleshooting skills/tools
• Detailed civil/structural (site and soil prep, concrete/rebar, structural steel) comprehension of industrial projects is preferred.
• Piping (mechanical), electrical (MCC switch gear, transformers, motor wiring) and automation (instrumentation wiring and installation) knowledge and design details is a must
• Examine/Inspect field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving opportunities, while recommend/implement corrective actions where necessary and incorporate those lessons into future process engineering documentation
• Review and issue new drawings and contractor documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with management; distribute new issues to project teams

 
 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience in the chemical, refining, Ag (corn, soy, etc...) processing or bio-refining fields
• At least 2 years of experience in the detail process design and engineering business
• Strong knowledge of system engineering, mass and energy balance, system/equipment sizing/specification along with engineering cost estimation, mechanical system understanding and check-out, system start-up and commissioning experience, training, safety oversight, and general set-up of operations

This is an excellent opportunity to become part one of the world’s leading Engineering companies, who is driving forward increasingly specialized and innovative solutions. The successful applicant will receive a competitive compensation package with medical benefits, matching 401K, PTO, life insurance, and more. For further information regarding this role or to discuss other opportunities contact me.